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Tales for Halloween

Check out the spook-tacular titles available at your Kirkwood Public Library!  There is something for all ages, from classics like Agatha Christie to cozy mysteries to favorite horror writers. Get your chills and thrills here!

Authors, Authors, and more Authors!

Join us for a cornucopia of authors this fall at Kirkwood Public Library.

On Thursday, October 5th at 7PM, The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline with John C. Guenther.

On Thursday, October 12th at 7PM at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, 2023 One Author, One Kirkwood Morgan Talty, Night of the Living Rez (funding made possible by the Edward Garvey Memorial Foundation).

On Saturday, October 14th at 2PM, Mound City Chronicle by Jason Gray.

On Saturday, October 28th at 2PM, Walking South City: A Journey Through Historic St. Louis Neighborhoods by Jim Merkel

Unless specified, all author talks are in the Library’s meeting room. The authors will have books for purchase and signing.

Resources for Writers

Interested in new short fiction and poetry? Looking to support local writers and independent publishers, but don’t know where to start?

Well, good news! The Kirkwood Public Library now has literary magazines available for circulation. We have added The Missouri Review, River Styx, Boulevard: Journal of Contemporary Writing, The Iowa Review, Ploughshares, American Short Fiction, The American Poetry Review, The Paris Review, and Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine to our collection.

Literary magazines will follow the same circulation rules as our regular magazines. Current copies will be unavailable for checkout but accessible within the library. Past copies will be available to check out for three week increments. 

Music in the Library

Fall Series

Music in the Library is proud to host top-tier local musicians this fall!

On Sunday, October 22nd at 2PM, Chris Shepherd's smooth vocals invoke depth and volume with meaning, driving home blues messages with a soulful twist . In contrast, his gritty old school guitar speaks the straight-forward language of St. Louis's musical heritage. Chris is known for writing original blues, soul, rock, and blues-flavored gospel songs. Chris belongs to a beloved blues community in St. Louis whose goal is to share the blues heritage worldwide.

On Sunday, November 19th at 2PM, St. Louis Classical Guitar is a non-profit arts agency whose mission is to promote positive impact through classical guitar performance and education. Founded in 1963 by students of George C. Krick, SLCG is the third oldest organization in the nation centered around classical guitar. Now in 2023, our 60th anniversary year, SLCG seeks to serve the St. Louis community through innovative, high-quality, and relevant programming.

Join us for a memorable afternoon!